Accounting Coordinator

Bethesda, MD, US

Salary Range: $57,000.00 to $60,000.00 Annually

Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) mission is to drive the future of finance and treasury and develop the leaders of tomorrow through certification, training, and the premier event for treasury and finance.

AFP core values are focused on fostering successful, growth‑oriented people. That’s why we value critical‑thinking and deliberative discussion conducted in a respectful manner and cross‑functional collaboration to achieve AFP goals.

• Prepare and process customer invoices for AFP’s global products, applying internal accounting and internal control policies and assessing unique sales transactions to determine the correct invoicing approach.
• Maintain inventory and CRM profiles in Net Forum with a strong focus on data integrity, and assist with preparing and reviewing batches in Net Forum.
• Manage queries and reporting in Net Forum and Sage Intacct, tracking and analyzing significant volumes of data (primarily in Excel).
• Demonstrate understanding of revenue recognition and deferred revenue concepts and maintain Net Forum accordingly.
• Partner with internal stakeholders on receivable balances and invoice questions; complete customer vendor forms while understanding the legal implications of information provided.
• Manage multiple finance department inboxes and respond to vendor/internal inquiries as needed.
• Code invoices and initiate invoice approval workflow in Concur; manage expense reports for the Finance purchase card.
• Maintain vendor records in Sage Intacct and Concur, ensuring system alignment and strong data hygiene to support compliance and streamlined tax filings.
• Maintain and organize vendor contracts, agreements, and supporting documentation; research and resolve A/P issues.
• Identify and research payments not cleared timely.

• Assist with month‑end close by completing assigned tasks and journal entries and supporting month‑end processes.
• Assist with audit preparation by providing samples/supporting documentation.
• Contribute to documentation of workflows and process improvements that strengthen internal controls and accuracy across A/R, A/P, and related accounting processes.

We’re looking for someone who is excited to be a Net Forum power user and is interested in growing their accounting skill set.

You might be a great fit if you have:

• Net Forum experience required, including maintaining records/data integrity, running queries, supporting billing operations, and assisting with batch processes.
• Interest in building a foundation in accounting (A/R, A/P, month‑end close support, journal entries, audit support), or prior exposure in a finance/accounting environment.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort handling significant volumes of data with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience (or willingness to learn quickly) with financial/operational systems such as Sage Intacct, Concur, and related reporting workflows.
• 2–4 years of experience in accounting/finance required.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent hands‑on experience preferred.
• Process‑improvement mindset: you enjoy creating/maintaining SOPs, streamlining workflows, training internal partners, and juggling multiple competing priorities.
• Must be able to work East Coast hours.

• We are a collaborative team of individuals who are hardworking and entrepreneurial.
• We take ownership in how our specific role drives the organization’s success.
• We are intellectually curious and have a strong ability to adapt to change.
• We work autonomously and in cross‑functional teams and are dedicated to demonstrating extraordinary results at a fast pace.

• A collegial, casual work environment.
• Competitive base salary + a generous commission plan.
• Superb benefits plan, including a generous vacation/sick/holiday leave policy, medical, dental and vision health insurance, 401K plan with employer match and flexible schedules.
• "When Work Works" award by the Society for Human Resource Management for our flexible workplace.

We exist for the success of the corporate finance professional and seek candidates who embody our AFP Core Values.